Handcrafted Liquid RAW African Black Soap, Foaming

Formulated as a liquid foaming cleanser, this handcrafted formula combines aloe vera leaf juice, shea nut butter, coconut oil, apricot kernel oil, and cocoa pod ash.

Aloe vera is often used to support hydration. Shea butter is regularly used to soften dry skin and support the skin barrier. African black soap is a plant-ash and oil soap, and saponified oils are commonly used to lift dirt and sebum.

Skin care engages touch at each step of a routine, and the step depends on the product. Cleansing products lift surface oils, debris, and bacteria from the skin (Aiello & Larson, 2002). Moisturizing products such as creams, lotions, and balms add emollients that soften the skin surface and help hold in hydration. Serums, masks, and treatments are applied to specific areas of the face, and the pressure of application adds to the sensation. Applying any of these products activates C‑tactile afferents, the nerve fibers that process pleasant touch (Löken et al., 2009; McGlone et al., 2014). Slow, massage‑like pressure is associated with reduced stress and relaxation (Field, 2010; Field, 2015), and warmth and absorption add to the sensation as the product meets the skin.

Anyone with a skin condition, allergies, or sensitivities should consult a physician or dermatologist before use.

Details

• Best used for cleansing the face. Suited to those who tolerate tree nut oils and butters.
• Use: Dispense 2 to 3 pumps into the palms, lather gently over the face, rinse, and pat dry. Shake well before use; separation is normal.
• Responses vary from person to person.
• Scent: natural, from the ingredients
• Size: 1.7 oz (50 mL)
• Container: pump bottle
• Vegan
• Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified)
• Sold as a single bottle

Ingredients

Organic aloe vera leaf juice, organic shea nut butter, organic coconut oil, organic apricot kernel oil, organic cocoa pod ash

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